Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raices Dual Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raices Dual Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Raices Dual Language Academy's student population of 221 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raices Dual Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raices Dual Language Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
72%
30%
Black
7%
9%
White
10%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raices Dual Language Academy's ranking?
Raices Dual Language Academy is ranked #283 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Raices Dual Language Academy?
221 students attend Raices Dual Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Raices Dual Language Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raices Dual Language Academy?
Raices Dual Language Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raices Dual Language Academy offer ?
Raices Dual Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Raices Dual Language Academy part of?
Raices Dual Language Academy is part of Central Falls School District.
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